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Elon Musk unveils flying Tesla, says ‘Turns out the future does have flying cars’
Tesla said the redesigned Roadster used SpaceX thrusters and fan suction to flip and briefly fly, while a recorded run hit 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds.
- On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk demonstrated the new Roadster at SpaceX's McGregor, Texas facility, using high-powered fans and thrusters to drive the electric supercar upside down and perform mid-air barrel rolls.
- Originally unveiled in 2017, the Roadster project suffered nearly nine years of delays while Tesla prioritized mass-market vehicles like the Model Y and Cybertruck, pushing production timelines repeatedly.
- The "Thrust" package adds cold-gas thrusters and suction systems, enabling 0-60 mph acceleration in under 0.9 seconds; customers can reserve a base Roadster for $5,000 upfront, with $45,000 due within 10 days.
- Production is slated for 2028, though Musk acknowledged "success is not guaranteed." Tesla vehicle engineering head Lars Moravy noted thrusters enable "micro adjustments within a fraction of a second," even as Musk warned the vehicle is "not necessarily a safety-optimized car."
- Analysts suggest the event aims to link Tesla and SpaceX operations, though Musk dismissed the project as a "small potato situation" financially; competitors like Rimac and BYD have already released high-performance EVs, leaving Tesla playing catch-up.
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Tesla unveiled its new Roadster at the SpaceX test center in Texas, showcasing a concept that uses a cold gas propulsion system to enhance performance and potentially allow the car to levitate.
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The Independent (US)Tesla’s flying car is here. Here’s all you need to know about the Roadster
New electric sports car uses SpaceX rocket technology to flip through the air and reach 60mph in 0.81 seconds. Elon Musk promises it’ll ‘crush every track record that has ever existed’
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